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3. DIVISION OF PRACTICS
3.3 YOUTH LEADERSHIP (RELS)
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PLEASE NOTE:
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) have been approved as university-equivalent courses by the Under-graduate
Academic Council of Trinity Western University.
DS – indicates a potential Directed Study course.
F = Fall Semester
S = Spring Semester
Courses without a date are available every year
Q = Quorum – courses offered if enrolment quorum is reached
2008/2010 - indicates when a course is probably offered.
Courses with a date are offered on a rotation basis if enrolment quorum is reached.
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RELS 231 Youth Leadership - F
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies a variety of contemporary North American youth cultures. A variety of youth ministry philosophies, strategies and programs are surveyed to determine suitability for both church and non-church contexts.
RELS 232 Contemporary Youth Issues [S 2011 / 2013]
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies major current issues facing Canadian and American youth. Issues to be discussed include selfacceptance, peer pressure, relationships with parents, friendships, dating, sex, eating disorders, substance abuse, fashion and music.
RELS 330 Adolescent Spirituality - S
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies the dynamics in the spiritual development of youth. It also discusses the interrelated and distinct stages of moral, faith, and spiritual development. (Prerequisite: RELS 234 Contemporary Youth Issues).
RELS 432 Career Youth Leadership - S
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies vocational youth work. It discusses working philosophies, annual planning strategies, use of media and ongoing professional development. It also focuses on mobilizing youth, relationships with parents, volunteers, sponsors, and church staff. (Prerequisites: RELS 233 Youth Leadership and RELS 232 Contemporary Youth Issues).
RELS 433 Multi-cultural Youth Leadership - F
3 sem. hrs.
This course addresses the issues of living and ministering in a multicultural world. It presents a sociological understanding of the makeup and growth of Canada as a multicultural country. It seeks to present an understanding of diversity in a pluralistic setting. The youth leader’s understanding of cultural identity is emphasized. The second half of the course trains students to organize and lead a youth mission in a multicultural, multi-faith setting. It focuses on planning, organizing and training a team for short-term mission experiences.
RELS 435, 436y Youth Leadership Internship
1-3 sem. hrs.
An organized program for participation in youth ministry activities under the supervision of an experienced youth pastor. In addition to youth ministry activities, students meet with the youth ministry director for one hour on alternate weeks in a practical work seminar. In both the Fall and Spring semesters, interns may achieve 1.5 credits per semester for 10 hours of practical involvement per week. Normally internships are restricted to students in their third or fourth year of studies.
If you have any questions about programs here at Summit Pacific College,
please feel free to contact Dan 604-851-7222 or Sarah 604-851-7224
(Toll Free 1.800.976.8388) or contact us through our Information Request Form.
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